Theatre Department Presents "Romeo and Juliet"
posted 4/1/08
Professional Stage Combat instructor on set

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College theatre department is proud to present “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, April 10-12 in Downs Hall Theatre.

This magnificent, timeless drama is the world’s most famous tale of “star-crossed lovers”. The young, unshakeable love of Juliet and Romeo defies the feud that divides their families as their desperate need to be together, their secret meetings, and finally their concealed marriage drive them inevitably toward tragedy. This masterwork has been capturing the hearts of audiences for centuries.

The theatre department at Adrian College has been fortunate enough to work with a Certified Teacher of Stage Combat through the Society of American Fight Directors. Christina Traister has been working with the students and choreographed the sword fights in the play. She is also giving stage combat workshops to the students.

Traister, who is on the faculty at Michigan State University and is a classically trained professional actress, was excited to help.

“It was a very pleasant experience working on the production,” says Traister. “The students all worked very hard in a short amount of time on the sword fighting to make sure that it was safe and that it helped to tell the story of ‘Romeo & Juliet’.”

On Wednesday, April 9, approximately 70 students from Onstead High School will be attending the final dress rehearsal at 8 P.M.

The performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 10 at 8 P.M., Friday, April 11 at 8 P.M., and Saturday, April 12 at 2 P.M. and again at 8 P.M.

The cost of tickets is $7.00 for the general public and $5.00 for students, seniors and Adrian College staff. Downs Hall is located off S. Madison St. on the College campus. Further information may be obtained by calling Professor Michael Allen at (517) 264-3922.